Washington, DC – A senior Arab official revealed an “information gap” between Washington and its Gulf allies regarding US actions toward Iran. Fox News quoted a government source in one of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as saying that the United States has not shared its objectives or operational plans concerning Tehran with its regional partners. Despite this, high-level consultations have continued.
American lack of clarity
The source explained that recent meetings with Saudi Arabian representatives in Washington failed to provide a clear picture of the US administration’s assessment of the tense regional situation. The official also stressed the need to convey the GCC’s assessment of the situation to the US administration to ensure that no steps are taken that could further escalate the situation.
Saudi red line: No bases, no airspace
In a firm message reflecting a desire to avoid direct confrontation, the Arab source stressed that: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not allow the United States to use its airspace or air bases to launch any potential military strike against Iran.”
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This statement comes at a time of heightened tensions, with US President Donald Trump announcing that a “massive naval fleet” is en route to the region. He expressed hope that Tehran would return to the negotiating table for a “fair and just” agreement that includes the complete abandonment of its nuclear program. The US president also recalled the strikes Washington launched in June 2015 against Iranian nuclear facilities as part of Operation Midnight Hammer. He warned that any future attack would be “worse” and urged Iran to avoid such a scenario.
